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The vast lore ofElden Ringstill has fans debating theories even two years after the game’s release. One plot point in particular surrounding the game’s early events revolves around the tragic notion that Godwyn the Golden, Queen Marika’s son, met his end, prompting her to shatter the Elden Ring out of profound disappointment with the Greater Will.
However, delving deeper into this complex piece of lore reveals that there might be more to the story than what meets the eye, with a new theory that suggests Marika could have willingly played a hand in Godwyn’s death.
Contextualizing Marika’s Motives
To comprehend Marika’s motivations and attitudes towards her offspring, it is crucial to analyze her own words regardingher demigod children. Melina says,“In Marika’s own words. Hear me, Demigods. My children beloved. Make of thyselves that which ye desire. Be it a Lord. Be it a God.But should ye fail to become aught at all, ye will be forsaken. Amounting only to sacrifices…“
This insight into Marika’s expectations highlights her desire for her progeny to achieve remarkable individuality, and failure to do so appears to incur her displeasure.
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Examining the fates of Marika’s other demigod children in the game, it becomes evident that they have all attained significant stature. One, in particular, pledged allegiance to anOuter God, striving to ascend to godhood and succeeding to some extent.
In contrast, Godwyn, despite notable achievements like leading Leyndell armies to victory against dragons, failed to pursue grander ambitions, neglecting the opportunity to become a dominant force like the lord of all dragons.
The NPC That Gave It Away
A crucial piece of evidence emerges from a soul outside a church in the Weeping Peninsula, describing a soulless demigod referred to as Marika’s unwanted child: “The mausoleum prowls. Cradling the soulless demigod. O Marika, Queen Eternal. He is your unwanted child.“
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This peculiar encounter challenges the widely accepted belief that Marika shattered the Elden Ring solely as a response to grief over Godwyn’s death. The existence of a soulless offspring raises questions about her involvement inGodwyn’s demiseand her potential motivations for such actions.
Furthermore, the involvement of the Black Knife Assassins, all of whom are Numen with close ties to Marika, adds another layer of complexity. Maliketh, a shadow-bound beast, also reveals through his remembrance that Marika used his shadow as a vessel to imprison Destined Death, only to betray him later.
The hiring of the Assassins to pilfer a part of his sword could be perceived as a form of betrayal, creating an intriguing link to the broader narrative andestablishing Marika as a shrewd manipulator.
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Viraaj Bhatnagar
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A lifelong gamer, lover of cars, and Master’s student of Automotive Journalism, Viraaj Bhatnagar is a gaming writer at FandomWire who aims to be one of the greats. When he’s not hunched over on his laptop typing out copy, he can be found lapping circuits in Gran Turismo or slaying draugr in God of War.
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